
Berkeley College began in 1931 as a career-focused school in New Jersey and later expanded into New York City. Its present identity is that of a private college offering career-oriented associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs, rather than that of a traditional residential university.
The New York City campus is part of Berkeley College, which also serves students through other locations and online programs. That distinction matters when reading about the college's history or services: an institution-wide milestone does not necessarily describe a facility or program at the New York City location.
Berkeley College organizes its programs around business, health studies, professional studies, liberal arts, and graduate study. Prospective New York City students should check where their particular program is taught, because an institution-wide program listing does not establish that every course is available in person in Manhattan.
Representative fields include business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, information technology, criminal justice, legal studies, and health administration. The college offers credentials at more than one academic level. Before applying, compare the credential awarded, course format, required internship or clinical work, and whether the program prepares students for a specific occupation or further study.
Berkeley College-New York is in Manhattan, New York City. Its urban setting gives students access to public transportation and employers, but it also makes commuting time and the cost of living important parts of an enrollment decision.
Students traveling from elsewhere in the city or region can generally use New York's subway, bus, and commuter-rail networks. Because Berkeley College operates beyond this location, applicants should confirm the address for their classes and advising appointments rather than assuming that every advertised service meets at the New York City campus.
Berkeley College describes its educational purpose in career-focused terms, emphasizing academic study alongside preparation for professional work. That is an institutional aim, not evidence that any particular degree will lead to a job or salary.
For applicants, the practical question is how that purpose appears in a specific curriculum: which courses build broad academic skills, which provide occupation-specific training, and whether internships, projects, or professional requirements are part of the degree. Berkeley College is not presented as a religiously affiliated institution.
Name of the institution
Berkeley College-New YorkLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1931Berkeley College-New York is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.